CVE-2023-31453
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in Apache InLong allows attackers to delete other users' subscriptions without proper authorization. It affects Apache InLong versions 1.2.0 through 1.6.0, potentially impacting any organization using these versions for data integration.
💻 Affected Systems
- Apache InLong
📦 What is this software?
Inlong by Apache
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Malicious actors could delete critical data subscriptions, disrupting data pipelines and causing operational impact or data loss.
Likely Case
Unauthorized deletion of subscriptions leading to service disruption and potential data integrity issues.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper access controls and monitoring are in place to detect unauthorized subscription changes.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires authenticated access but not owner-level permissions.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.7.0
Vendor Advisory: https://lists.apache.org/thread/9nz8o2skgc5230w276h4w92j0zstnl06
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Backup current configuration and data. 2. Upgrade to Apache InLong 1.7.0. 3. Restart all InLong services. 4. Verify functionality post-upgrade.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Apply cherry-pick fix
allApply the specific fix from GitHub PR #7949 to current version
git cherry-pick <commit-hash> from PR #7949
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network segmentation to limit access to InLong management interfaces.
- Enhance monitoring for subscription deletion events and implement alerting for unauthorized changes.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check Apache InLong version via web interface or configuration files. Versions 1.2.0-1.6.0 are vulnerable.Check Version:
Check InLong web interface or examine deployment configuration files for version information.Verify Fix Applied:
Verify version is 1.7.0 or later, and test that subscription deletion requires proper owner permissions.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized subscription deletion events
- Failed authorization attempts for subscription management
Network Indicators:
- Unusual patterns of subscription management API calls
SIEM Query:
index=inlong_logs (event_type="subscription_delete" AND user!=owner)